Surface Maintenance Fitter (HME)

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Surface Maintenance Fitter (Heavy Mobile Equipment)

Oaky Creek Coal

Tieri, QLD

Employed by Oaky Creek Coal under the Oaky Creek Coal CHPP Enterprise Agreement 2023

Oaky Creek Coal, a Glencore Managed Operation, produces high quality export coking coal. We are a large, dynamic mine with a proven track record. We’re professional, take personal ownership and we’re committed to providing exceptional outcomes all while delivering safe coal.

At Oaky we know it’s our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes teamwork and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field.  We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return. We recognise and reward exceptional work.

Reporting to the OCC Surface Maintenance Coordinator (HME), the primary purpose of this role is to carry out daily maintenance on the fleet of Caterpillar D11 dozers and related auxiliary equipment at the Oaky Creek Surface Operation. This position forms part of a newly established team of competent, safety‑focused tradespeople.

The role:

• Full-time permanent
• Even-time 7/7 rostered position

In this role you will:

• Provide mechanical support as a member of the Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) Workshop team.
• Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance on HME and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain high work standards and ensure compliance with documented procedures.
• Foster a positive team culture and actively champion workplace safety.

About you:

You will hold a recognised mechanical trade qualification and have practical experience with large mobile equipment. You must have, or be willing to obtain, a QLD Standard 11 certification, demonstrate a strong focus on safety, and possess excellent critical‑thinking and technical problem‑solving skills. Current overhead crane, dogging and rigging certificates are desirable.

Just as importantly, we’ve worked hard to make sure you feel valued. In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Direct employment with Glencore – we are a responsible miner of coal that has a track record of operational excellence
• Weekly trade allowance
• Attractive overtime rates
• 6 weeks' annual leave per year
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave - one of the most generous long service leave schemes of any industry in the country
• Generously subsidised housing, or permanently allocated camp accommodation
• Fully laundered uniforms
• Opportunities to salary sacrifice flights and/or enter a novated lease vehicle arrangement
• Private Health or Salary Continuance reimbursement up to $3,500
• Active Lifestyle reimbursement for local amenities
• Years of service awards and Christmas gifts
• Town events and yearly Christmas parties 
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses up to $600
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to the whole family
• Provision for education assistance if you are wanting to further your studies down the track

The local town of Tieri has an exceptional standard of living and a vast array of facilities for adults and children. Visit www.tieri.com.au to see what it’s really like to live and work in this top little town.

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in these positions with their manager prior to applying.

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